Every Broadcast Pix Granite switcher includes a customizable Fluent Multi-View to monitor all your internal and
external sources, all keys, and preview and program for each M/E. The Granite 5000 support 2 monitors, and can
be expanded with option #341 to support 4 monitors.
Connections: 2 DVI-D
The standard 2 Multi-View support is through the Content Server’s graphics card, as shown below. It provides one
DVI-D connecter and one DisplayPort to which DVI-D can also be attached with the included DisplayPort to DVI-D
adapter. This standard output is through a dual-headed card where you can easily create custom layouts across
two screens, in addition to using the factory default layouts. Custom layouts can then be saved and recalled at the
click of a button.
Getting Started with a Default Multi-View
You may connect virtually any resolution monitor to the server, including: 1920x1080, 1366x768, 1680x1050 and
1280x1024. The Granite system will auto-detect the monitor size and launch a comprehensive default multi-view
on the primary monitor, which shows all inputs, outputs, keys and two PixPad libraries. The second monitor can
be used for the CG and for Fluent Macro windows, as shown below.
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Fluent Multi-View
Dual Monitor Card
on Granite Content Server
Multi-View
CG and Macros
DisplayPort
Typical Wiring for Two Monitors
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View Program, Preview,…
The Multi-View will display windows for 4 compositions, such as program and preview for each ME. You can
instead show a different 4, such as a clean feed or PowerAux instead of ME1 preview.
View Sources
The 4 graphic inputs channels and 2 animation channels are displayed as still images. Up to 7 live sources from
cameras and other external sources, plus the internal clip store, are monitored in full motion. If you have more
than 7 live sources, then 6 of them will be monitored in full motion, and the rest will update more slowly. Once
any source is in preview, program, or a keyer, that source monitor will now start to update in full motion. For this
reason it is recommend to only map the sources necessary for a particular show, as the refresh rate of the
monitors will improve. Typically, tape decks, servers and other secondary feeds will be connected to these inputs,
so in most installations this is not a problem. In installations where more sources are necessary to monitor in full
motion it is recommended to install a supplementary multi-view, see option #347.
View Keys and Files
Unlike conventional multi-views, the Fluent Multi-View provides monitors of each keyer, and extensive file-based
information. Two PixPads correspond and follow those on the control panel to show libraries of clips, animations
and graphics. File names and attributes are shown. The key windows also show attributes, such as whether a DVE
has been applied.
DVI
DisplayPort
to DVI (with
included
adapter)
